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Dr. Jessa Madosky, assistant professor of biology at Thomas University, recently received a grant from the Foundation for Youth Investment to use a tract of land to teach students about conserving native plant species and preventing erosion. Submitted photo

February 2, 2012

Staff report CNHI The Times Enterprise Thu Feb 02, 2012, 01:29 PM EST

THOMASVILLE — Students in Dr. Jessa Madosky’s biology and botany courses will get a hands-on lesson in conservation and invasive species this spring thanks to a $2,500 Outdoor Nation Grant from the Foundation for Youth Investment (FYI).

Madosky, an assistant professor at Thomas University, will work with students to revitalize an eight-acre natural area in Thomasville that will serve as a learning site for TU students.

As part of the project, TU students will identify and remove invasive plants, research native plants and plant native species to reduce soil erosion. Students will also learn about and help restore streams on the property.

The property also has large gulley created by erosion and filled with large trees toppled by storm water runoff. Students will learn about the role that native plants play in deterring erosion. Comparisons in erosion damage will be made to photos of the area taken before and after the restoration effort.

See Friday's edition for more details.

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